Cancer Awareness Ribbon Saturday, July 23 at 2:30 p.m.—MANCHESTER—It’s been said that the annual Vermont Race for the Cure is a tough act to follow. Until now. This year’s race, on July 23 beginning at 2:30 p.m., is followed by a rare live performance by one of the greatest vocalists of all time and a…

Sunday, July 24 at 10 a.m.—LUDLOW—July is National Blueberry Month and Okemo Mountain Resort is celebrating with its second annual Blueberry Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, July 24. Okemo’s family-friendly celebration of this healthy superfood will begin in the Jackson Gore Inn courtyard. Start the day with a blueberry pancake brunch, and…

Saturday, July 23 at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Killington Music Festival’s Music in the Mountains presents Good Ole KMF Lovin ’ on Saturday, July 23, at 7 p.m. This evening the Killington Music Festival will be performing a potpourri of composer favorites from the past seasons, including Dvorak, Mozart, Grieg, Piazzolla and Bloch. The following renowned faculty will…

Friday, July 22 at 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Supporters and patrons of the Paramount Theatre along with members of the media are invited to attend this free event to learn about the next season of world-class entertainment to take to The Paramount stage. The announce party is Friday, July 22, at 6 p.m. “The upcoming season continues the…

Thursday, July 21 at 1:30 p.m.—LUDLOW—The Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association is holding its next woodworker and member meet-up July 21 at 1:30 p.m. at Clearlake Furniture in Ludlow. There is no fee to attend this event, and you do not need to be a Vermont woodworker to attend. The afternoon event will run from 1:30…

July 20-29—RUTLAND—Award-winning Rutland Youth Theatre presents Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” as a traveling troupe in several Rutland County locations and in Springfield, July 20-29. The play is produced and directed by Saskia Hagen Groom; stage manager is Barb Lassen. Set in the early kingdom of Denmark, the play dramatizes the soul-searching that Prince Hamlet undergoes when his…

Sunday, July 24 at 4 p.m.—ROCHESTER—The Rochester Chamber Music Society presents its third concert of the season Sunday, July 24, at 4 p.m. in the Federated Church in Rochester. The summer series, under Artistic Director Cynthia Huard, has continued to attract audiences from around the state to its performances of classical standards as well as…

Saturday, July 23 at 9:30 a.m.—BELMONT—Enjoy diverse, high altitude gardens, including a wide range of perennials, organic vegetables, and creative landscaping ideas during the 10th annual Mt. Holly Garden Tour on Saturday, July 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This self-guided tour features strolls through woodland gardens and vistas from upland gardens. Many gardeners…

Sunday, July 24 at 4 p.m.—HUBBARDTON—Following a very successful Hubbardton Day last year, the town of Hubbardton has decided it would like to continue it as an annual event. PLEASE NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for Saturday, July 23, but due to weather non-cooperation, organizers have moved it up a day! On Sunday, July…

Courtesy of the Town of Killington Cooler in the Mountains concertgoers clap along with a band during last year’s summer concert series. The sunny warm weather added to the night’s enjoyment. Wine Three days of mountain wine events start Friday night, July 15, and continue until Sunday, July 17  at Killington Resort. The Killington Wine Festival…

By Jerry LeBlond Shana Louiselle sips a white wine at a past wine festival, under the tent at Killington Grand Hotel.

Courtesy of Town of Killington The lawn is packed with patrons enjoying live music during the free Cooler in the Mountains summer concert series. Saturday, July 16 at 3:30 p.m. — KILLINGTON — The New Rhythms and Blues Quartet (NRBQ) hits the summer concert stage on Saturday, July 16 beginning at 3:30 p.m. NRBQ’s free show at the…

Courtesy of Killington ART Garage A little wine could bring out the best in art creation, or at least make it that much more fun. Friday, July 15 at 6 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Killington ART Garage invites the public to a B.Y.O.B. (bring your own beverage) Paint and Sip on Friday, July 15 at 6 p.m.…

Courtesy of Kitty Kindbud One half of the Kinds Buds, Bud will perform solo at the Clear River Tavern this Friday. Friday, July 15 at 9 p.m. — PITTSFIELD — Join Kind Bud for an evening of acoustic original looping at the Clear River Tavern in Pittsfield on Friday, July 15 for a 9 p.m. show. One half…

By Richard Podlesney The parking lots at Killington Resort are filled with Jeep 4x4s during the Jeep Jamboree, bringing Jeep-lovers together for a weekend of trails and mud. July 14-16 — KILLINGTON — Wonder why there are so many Jeeps around the Killington region? It’s not just a fleet of backroad mudders. The 10th Jeep Jamboree returns…